Lead, Finance(NGOGender-based Violence)

Vacancy: Lead Finance(NGO/Gender-based Violence)

Location: Lagos State

JOB TYPE: Full Time

About our client

Our client is a youth-led social enterprise advocating against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) providing prevention mechanisms and supporting survivors with psychosocial services. Our client adopts a comprehensive approach to advocating for gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence in Nigeria. The organization invests efficient time into work and aspires for operational excellence in financial processes.

Organisational Value:

The organization is rebuilding with intentionality seeking leaders who embody character competence and capacity. This means people who show up with integrity at all times; who bring not just skills but the judgment & accountability needed to apply them wisely; & who are self-aware emotionally intelligent & committed to continuous growth. We are building a culture of empathy discipline & excellence where honesty collaboration & respect are not just values but daily practices. If you are someone who takes ownership inspires trust & leads with heart & mind we want you on our team.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director the Manager Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team. This role provides strategic financial oversight ensures full regulatory compliance and builds a strong internal financial culture grounded in transparency accountability and long-term sustainability.

The Director will lead financial planning budgeting reporting risk management and ensure that financial systems support effective program delivery and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of the organizations annual budgeting process financial strategy & multi-year forecasting.

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors Board of Directors regulatory bodies.

Oversee all accounting processes audits payroll & statutory compliance (e.g. FIRS CAC PENCOM).

Review develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard organisational assets.

Train and supervise the finance team ensuring high performance integrity & consistency.

Collaborate with the strategy and sustainability and people culture and operations teams leads & directors to align budgets with implementation realities & deliverables.

Guide contract and grant compliance donor reporting & cost recovery strategies.

Support fundraising teams by preparing budgets for proposals & tracking fund utilisation.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; ICAN/ACCA certified. MBA is an asset.

57 years of progressive experience in financial management with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within a nonprofit.

Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting grant compliance & donor financial reporting (local and international).

Strong leadership & coaching ability with a commitment to capacity building.

Proven integrity confidentiality & ability to manage sensitive information.

Strong written & verbal communication attention to detail & analytical skills

Our Offer:

In addition to compensation our client offers:

20 paid leave days per year included in monthly compensation (excluding public holidays).

Medical insurance and pension contributions.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVS to using MFST-25 as subject of the mail.